Undergraduate Catalog 1999 - 2000

Biology

For major requirements, see the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section of this Catalog.

General Biology (BIOL)

Students with inquiries about an undergraduate major should go to Torrey Life Sciences Building, Room 165.

102. Foundations of Biology

Either semester. Four credits. Three class periods and one 2-hour laboratory period. Not open for credit to students who have completed a year of advanced biology in high school. Students may not receive more than 12 credits for courses in Biology at the 100's level.

A laboratory course designed for non-science majors; surveys major biological principles with emphasis on their importance to humans and modern society.

103. The Biology of Human Health and Disease

(Also offered as Pathobiology 103.) First semester. Four credits. Three lecture periods and one 2-hour laboratory. This course may not be combined with BIOL 102 to satisfy the General Education Group VIII Requirement. Smolin, Terry, Van Kruiningen

A laboratory course which introduces the concepts of biology and their application to the individual, society and humankind by focusing on health and disease issues.

107, 108. Principles of Biology

Either semester. May be taken in either order. Four credits. Three class periods and one 3-hour laboratory period. Students may not receive more than 12 credits for courses in biology at the 100's level. A course in high school level chemistry or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 127 are recommended for students enrolling in 107.

A course designed to provide a foundation for more advanced courses in Biology and related sciences. Topics covered include molecular and cell biology, animal anatomy and physiology (Biol. 107); plant biology, genetics, ecology and evolution (Biol. 108).

110. Introduction to Botany

First semester. Four credits. Three class periods and one 3-hour laboratory period. Students may not receive more than 12 credits for courses in biology at the 100's level. Webster

Structure, physiology and reproduction of seed plants as a basis for an understanding of the broader principles of biology as well as the relation of plants to human life. Includes a survey of the important groups throughout the plant kingdom.

196. Topics in Modern Biology

Either semester. One credit. One class period. Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 107 or 108 required. May be repeated for credit with a change in content. Designed primarily for, but not restricted to, honors students. Students may not receive more than 12 credits for courses in Biology at the 100's level.

Readings, lectures, seminars, films and field trips exploring current developments in biology and their social and scientific implications.

295. Introduction to Undergraduate Research

(Formerly offered as MCB 295.) Either or both semesters. One credit. Open to sophomores. Recommended preparation: BIOL 107 and 108, or equivalent. With a change in content, this course may be repeated for credit. Khairallah

Introduction to the variety of research programs in the Life Sciences on the Storrs campus. Required of Sophomore Biology Honor students; also open to students interested in undergraduate research.